Roll Call - Frisco 2023! Let's Goooooo

[Professor Chaos]

Oh. AT&T stadium was brought up. Apparently Houston or San Antonio... honestly I can't remember exactly. The spring *season obviously did not prepare the bunny fans for an actual real championship game in Frisco. It's all newb fanbase stuff.

I'd agree that wouldn't be a bad idea but it would need to be done years in advance. I'm pretty sure Frisco and the NCAA are pretty happy with each other right now. Judging by how much more money they charge for tickets now (I paid $35 for sideline seats in the 2012 natty) Frisco is making bank on this game and I'm guessing their hosting bid to the NCAA has seen a similar increase. Would be interesting to see how many other cities/venues would be interested in hosting if they realized how Frisco is selling 18k+ tickets every year at $100 a pop.

[EC8CH]

I'd agree that wouldn't be a bad idea but it would need to be done years in advance. I'm pretty sure Frisco and the NCAA are pretty happy with each other right now. Judging by how much more money they charge for tickets now (I paid $35 for sideline seats in the 2012 natty) Frisco is making bank on this game and I'm guessing their hosting bid to the NCAA has seen a similar increase. Would be interesting to see how many other cities/venues would be interested in hosting if they realized how Frisco is selling 18k+ tickets every year at $100 a pop.

Fans who have no experience attending games for a program that actually sell out freaking out and demanding venues should ensure every fan who wants to attend can get a ticket at face value. That's the level of entitlement that washes over each fanbase the first time they get to a real season championship in Frisco. That's what's happening now at SDSU. I thought they'd be better prepared, but not even close. Same as all the others.

[NDSU92]

Fans who have no experience attending games for a program that actually sell out freaking out and demanding venues should ensure every fan who wants to attend can get a ticket at face value. That's the level of entitlement that washes over each fanbase the first time they get to a real season championship in Frisco. That's what's happening now at SDSU. I thought they'd be better prepared, but not even close. Same as all the others.

I really did expect better. Both of their fanbase and of their athletic department. Been the bridesmaids many times enough you'd think they'd know how a wedding works by now.

Total rookies

[Hammerhead]

Based on the championship attendance numbers on Wikipedia, there may have only been one game where a team wasn't playing in their home stadium (George Southern, App State, Marshall) that was close to selling out before the game moved to Frisco. In the Frisco era, only the Bison games have been sold out.

Bunny board has two posters who like to hear themselves talk debating who to contact to get the game moved out of Frisco. Lots of TLDR stuff, typical opposing fanbases pissing and moaning before they ever go to the game in the first place.

Another also says that Ringo's and Scruffy Duffy's is a must stop based on his experience there in the * spring season.... that was cute.

[NDSUBowler]

I feel like I have hit every major attraction over the years in Dallas. What are some places to spend Saturday at?

Past things we have done:
Stockyards
National Video Game Museum (love this, go if you like old games and a bonus its right by Toyota Stadium)
AT&T Stadium Tour
JFK Area and all things around it
Top Golf
All the malls
Winstar
GW Bush Presidential Center

Enjoy breweries and such, and I'm sure we could just find more to visit, but looking for any place even an hour or so outside of DFW area to hit up for a day. Any suggestions?

BONUS REQUEST: Any AYCE BBQ places? Hutchins is good and all, but last year they didn't do the AYCE and that made us sad so we are exploring our options.

EDIT: I see The Star has tours available this year, so maybe that is an option. They hadn't been open the last few times.

[EC8CH]

I feel like I have hit every major attraction over the years in Dallas. What are some places to spend Saturday at?

Past things we have done:
Stockyards
National Video Game Museum (love this, go if you like old games and a bonus its right by Toyota Stadium)
AT&T Stadium Tour
JFK Area and all things around it
Top Golf
All the malls
Winstar
GW Bush Presidential Center

Enjoy breweries and such, and I'm sure we could just find more to visit, but looking for any place even an hour or so outside of DFW area to hit up for a day. Any suggestions?

BONUS REQUEST: Any AYCE BBQ places? Hutchins is good and all, but last year they didn't do the AYCE and that made us sad so we are exploring our options.

EDIT: I see The Star has tours available this year, so maybe that is an option. They hadn't been open the last few times.

Went to the downtown Dallas Aquarium once.

[NDSU92]

I feel like I have hit every major attraction over the years in Dallas. What are some places to spend Saturday at?

Past things we have done:
Stockyards
National Video Game Museum (love this, go if you like old games and a bonus its right by Toyota Stadium)
AT&T Stadium Tour
JFK Area and all things around it
Top Golf
All the malls
Winstar
GW Bush Presidential Center

Enjoy breweries and such, and I'm sure we could just find more to visit, but looking for any place even an hour or so outside of DFW area to hit up for a day. Any suggestions?

BONUS REQUEST: Any AYCE BBQ places? Hutchins is good and all, but last year they didn't do the AYCE and that made us sad so we are exploring our options.

EDIT: I see The Star has tours available this year, so maybe that is an option. They hadn't been open the last few times.

Scheels at the Grandscape (where I believe the pep rally is this year) can be kinda cool for families. Boutique shops, bars/restaurants, etc. Somewhat similar feel to the Star and Legacy West food hall. It's super commercialized, so it's not really my wife and my style, but I suppose it's something touristy if that's what you're looking for. I will say, the Truck Yard around the corner is a great place to grab a drink or three. There's also a brewery over there now and some other small things that may be of interest. On a nice day, nothing beats Truck Yard in my opinion. Might make for a good saturday.

There's also downtown Frisco which is underrated. We really like Heritage Table for dinner and then Eight11 after for patio beverages. Make sure you make reservations for both if you go, it's also a little more on the formal date-nighty side but it's a blast if you're looking for good food and something a half-step up from a sports bar atmosphere. If we're feeling adventurous we'll head to the Rail Yard (essentially Truck Yard knockoff) after. That is potentially our group's tentative plan for Saturday. Probably the perfect "wrap up by 10pm to be ready for tailgating" type of evening in my opinion.

Don't know much about all you can eat barbecue. The only places I've heard of are pretty trash in Texans' opinions. Spring Creek Barbecue is the only one I actually know of and it's not very good. Have you ever checked out Babe's Chicken? You pick your entree from 5 options and then they just bring you endless family-style sides.

[IndyBison]

I feel like I have hit every major attraction over the years in Dallas. What are some places to spend Saturday at?

Past things we have done:
Stockyards
National Video Game Museum (love this, go if you like old games and a bonus its right by Toyota Stadium)
AT&T Stadium Tour
JFK Area and all things around it
Top Golf
All the malls
Winstar
GW Bush Presidential Center

Enjoy breweries and such, and I'm sure we could just find more to visit, but looking for any place even an hour or so outside of DFW area to hit up for a day. Any suggestions?

BONUS REQUEST: Any AYCE BBQ places? Hutchins is good and all, but last year they didn't do the AYCE and that made us sad so we are exploring our options.

EDIT: I see The Star has tours available this year, so maybe that is an option. They hadn't been open the last few times.

Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Dallas Art Museum
Bonnie and Clyde Graves
US Treasury Money Factory

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[Stary2k11]

Bison alum in Frisco looking for 2 tickets if anyone has extras. Happy to purchase or trade for a round of golf at a private country club just outside Frisco.

[NDSU92]

Bison alum in Frisco looking for 2 tickets if anyone has extras. Happy to purchase or trade for a round of golf at a private country club just outside Frisco.

Wait until they release standing room tickets. Prices come way down.

We usually wait until the day before the game to get for our large group.